February 28th, 2014 | 
Author: 1. 2/27/2014, 4:00 PM, Reference Room of Axinn Library
2. Identify the sounds farthest from you: The farthest sounds I can make out are whatever noises people from outside of the reference room are making. I am not particularly close to the doors, but there seems to be an occasional loud person getting the attention of a friend in the “non-quiet” zone. I cannot hear any sounds that are being made through the library windows.
3. Identify the sounds at medium range: Because this room is reserved for silent working, I feel that any cough or shift is magnified because it stands so alone. Today, there is a lovely rule breaking gentleman on his phone. It seems as if he is trying to fool us all by walking behind the stacks of reference materials and moving closer to the window and distancing himself from the cubicles, but I can still hear that he is talking to a friend about plans for tomorrow night. I can also hear, very clearly, coughing and sniffling from the other cubicles.
4. Identify the sounds closest to you: Closest to me, I can hear the keyboards of the Macs occupying the cubicles on either side of mine and a little bit of the one behind me. The light above my desk is buzzing extremely faintly, but I can still hear the buzz of it. I can also hear my jeans moving against the chair when I shift in my seat. I have cleared my throat a few times since I have been listening as well.
5. General sound level and activity: The general sound level is extremely low. However, the sounds that I do hear represent plenty of activity because of how they are paced. This room does not provide the best study environment for me because the general level of sound and activity is too low for me. It makes me feel sleepy.
6. One word to describe the sound environment: Critical
7. 3 essential sounds to the sound environment:
-The typing on keyboards
-The occasional cough
-The cubicle light buzzing
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